The Explanation · Mar 6, 2026 · 26:29
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John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC’s unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether the Iranian regime will survive, looks at what Israel and the United States are aiming to achieve in their war with Iran, and examines whether Iran’s attacks on countries in the Gulf will change the balance of power in the region.
Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski